Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
Ongoing role, Full-time, Bentley Campus
Work balance options, inc. potential flexible working from home arrangements Reference: 1665419 About the Role: As a Senior Business Analyst at Curtin University, you will play a key role in connecting business needs with smart, practical technology solutions that improve the way we study, teach, work and research. Working closely with Product Managers/Owners, delivery teams and stakeholders across the University, you will help shape solutions that enhance operations, support digital transformation and deliver meaningful outcomes for staff and students. In this collaborative and forward-thinking environment, your expertise in requirements management, business process analysis, data analytics, software quality assurance and Agile delivery will be highly valued.
You will translate complex challenges into clear opportunities, guide solution design and contribute to high-quality, user-focused outcomes that support Curtin’s ongoing digital evolution.
Your responsibilities will include: Act as a trusted bridge between business and technology teams, translating complex needs into clear requirements and practical solutions.
Analyse business processes, workflows and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency and innovation.
Partner with Product Managers/Owners and delivery teams in an Agile environment to turn ideas into high-quality, value-driven outcomes.
Use data to tell the story - identify trends, generate insights, and support smart, evidence-based decision making.
Facilitate workshops, discussions and stakeholder engagement to understand needs, resolve challenges and support successful delivery.
Contribute to solution design, testing and quality assurance activities to ensure outcomes are fit for purpose and aligned with business priorities.
Coach and support junior team members, helping to embed consistent business analysis standards, tools and ways of working across the team.
Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria): Extensive experience analysing, documenting and mapping business processes, requirements and workflows to support effective solution design.
Strong project management capability, with experience planning, coordinating and delivering outcomes within agreed timelines, budgets and resource constraints.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify improvement opportunities and support process or system redesign.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage,
consult and build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Robust written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear business cases, reports, requirements documentation and project materials.
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deliverables in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Knowledge and experience with Cloud platforms, such as AWS and Microsoft Desirable: Understanding of software development lifecycles, ICT standards and contemporary digital delivery practices.
Experience working within the higher education sector or another complex, service-focused environment.
AWS certification, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or an interest in developing cloud capability.
Experience using digital collaboration and whiteboarding tools such as Miro and Figma.
Recognised Agile or SAFe certification, or practical experience working in Agile delivery environments.
Role Requirements: As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction Your current Team: Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) Join Curtin’s Digital & Technology Solutions team and be part of a forward-thinking technology environment that is helping shape the future of the University. DTS plays a central role in enabling Curtin’s digital ambitions, delivering reliable, innovative and user-focused technology solutions that support our students, staff and broader University community. Following the successful delivery of major digital transformation initiatives, Curtin continues to build on strong foundations across platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and ServiceNow.
As we move into the next phase of our digital roadmap, our Digital Innovations team is expanding to support new opportunities, smarter ways of working and continued technology evolution. If you are energised by collaboration, innovation and meaningful change, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that values curiosity,
continuous improvement and practical solutions that make a real impact across Curtin.
About Curtin University Curtin
University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
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Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/ What We Offer You: This Continuous G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $122,699 - $130,758 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/ Join Us! If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: Up-to-date Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages. If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 23 August 2026 Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
📌 Senior Business Analyst (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth